This can be a light hearted blog so I will share some gifts that are not typically well receive.
Bamboo – terrible gift because it lives forever and you have to take care of it. The giver will always come over and expect to see the bamboo.
Large Gifts – unless you know the person very well and if you know they want something particular. Also the person has a hard time hiding that that gave your gift away at a white elephant party.
Shag rugs – …….. you know why this is bad…..
Dying plants – Do not bring a plant that has seen better days or you bought on sale from Lowe’s that is on it’s last leg. Most people don’t have green thumbs and bringing them a plant that needs a highly skilled surgeon to repair it is pointless.
Recycled Plants – No I don’t mean made form recycled materials. I am talking about gifts that you can find no purpose for so you you re wrap them. If you think it was a useless gift (like the pink flamingo my wife once received) throw it away and don’t torture someone else with it.
Pets - Yes, people have actually brought in pets at house warming parties. Here is how that conversation might go:
Homeowner: “You didn’t have to…..”
Guest: “When I found Fido at my trashcan eating leftovers I knew he would need a good home. I thought since now you had such a big place he would have room to play here…”
Homeowner: “I am lucky to have you as a…. fr….i…e……nd…………(Sigh). What happened to your bowling game you were going to tonight?”
